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Liam Humphreys, one of the original founders of GWs mens rugby club in 1967, talks on the sidelines during the clubs 50th anniversary game.

Former men’s rugby players travel from around the world to attend 50-year reunion

By Liz Provencher October 12, 2017
Fifty years after Club Rugby was created at GW, founder Liam Humphreys and about 30 other former players returned to play once again.
Freshman defender Joshua Yurasits runs during a mens soccer practice Thursday.

Freshmen prove crucial in men’s soccer lineup

By Matt Cullen September 11, 2017
Two of the three Colonials goals and the majority of the shots have come from the team's core of six freshman field players.
The Franciscan Monastery of Holy Land in America has catacombs that rival those in Rome.

Revisit or replace study abroad with these D.C. destinations

By Dana Pilotti August 28, 2017
Instead of booking a one-way trip back to your study abroad destination, here’s a list of nearby spaces that will remind you of far away places.
The Class of 2021 will be moving to the District this fall. If you are missing home once you get here, these local neighborhoods will remind you of home.

Travel to these local neighborhoods when feeling homesick

By Max McCrory June 12, 2017
Moving to a new city is never easy. Luckily, D.C. has a variety of neighborhoods to remind you of home.
Ethan Stoler | Contributing Photo Editor

MSSC graduates urge their classmates to keep fighting for fair treatment

By Justine Coleman May 18, 2017
Student speakers and administrators encouraged graduates to embrace their background and identities, while ensuring their voices are heard at a commencement ceremony Thursday.
File Photo by Ethan Stoler | Contributing Photo Editor

Men’s basketball sweeps season series with George Mason, wins third straight

By Matt Cullen February 26, 2017
GW recorded a season-low five turnovers and shot 48.4 percent from the field Sunday to overcome its defensive struggles and take down local rival George Mason 83-74.
Ethan Stoler | Hatchet Photographer

Men’s basketball closes out second A-10 road win at Duquesne

By Matt Cullen February 19, 2017
After losing four of its last five games, GW held on at Duquesne to capture its sixth conference win and fourth overall road victory Sunday afternoon.

Davidson’s star duo overpowers men’s basketball in road rematch

By Mark Eisenhauer February 16, 2017
The Colonials put up a strong road effort Wednesday night at Belk Arena, but it was Davidson’s star duo that stole the show and drove its team to victory.

Men’s basketball holds on against Duquesne, snaps three-game losing streak

By Mark Eisenhauer January 19, 2017
GW survived a Duquesne comeback Wednesday night to earn its second conference win and snap a three-game losing streak.

Martins, Cranshaw power Colonials to fifth conference win

By The GW Hatchet January 15, 2017
With its leading scorer out of the lineup due to injury, women’s basketball rallied to a 76-62 victory over the Davidson Wildcats at home Sunday afternoon.

Thomas LeBlanc to be next University president

By The GW Hatchet January 6, 2017
Thomas LeBlanc, the current executive vice president and provost at the University of Miami, will be the 17th president of GW, officials announced Friday.

Men’s basketball withstands late push, picks up first A-10 win over Davidson

By Matt Cullen January 6, 2017
The Colonials (9-6, 1-1 A-10) earned their first A-10 win of the season Thursday night behind an impressive 49.1 percent shooting clip from the field.
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